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Load Management: A rewarding way to save

Earn bill credits, help lower costs for everyone and ensure our communities receive reliable power!

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What is Load Management?

When demand for electricity is high, more energy is needed to heat or cool your home, and as a result, customers collectively use more energy than is available. This increased need for more energy can strain the power grid as systems work harder to maintain comfort in these conditions. 

Load Management helps balance increased demand on the grid by incentivizing customers to reduce their energy use when demand peaks. Customers can participate and earn bill credits by enrolling into the Connected Rewards program.

Want to get involved? Learn more about the Connected Rewards program. 

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Here’s what BGE customers achieved in 2025:

1.1M Eligible Customers
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63% Participation Rate
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3.2M in bill credits earned by customers!

BGE’s Commitment: 

We are dedicated to providing reliable energy and meeting our customers' needs. The more customers participate in load management programs, the more we collectively lower energy costs and minimize service interruptions. Read more about our path to clean. 

Looking for additional ways to participate in load management? Check out our EV Program 

BGE’s My Account has tools to help you understand and be aware of your household energy usage to help inform how you can adjust your routine to reduce your usage during Demand Response events. If you don’t already have a free account, sign up now and check out the View My Usage feature.

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EmPOWER Maryland programs are funded by a charge on your energy bill. EmPOWER programs can help you reduce your energy consumption and save you money. Learn more about EmPOWER Maryland.

The EmPOWER Maryland charge funds programs that can help you reduce your energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and save you money. Since the inception of the EmPOWER Maryland program in 2008, the programs have saved $14.5 billion on installed measures at a cost of $4.1 billion. In addition to new program costs, this charge includes paying off the uncollected costs that were accrued over time by programs required by the EmPOWER statute and authorized by the Commission. In accordance with House Bill 864 the uncollected amounts will be fully paid by the end of 2032.